Confident Certification™ Ep 1: Fail, Fail, Fail – My Testing Story

Join host Sarah B. Cruz on the world premiere of the newest Beyond Clean podcast series entitled, Confident Certification™, an innovative educational experience created to help you, your students, and your coworkers ace your Sterile Processing certification with confidence! In Episode 1, “Fail, Fail, Fail: My Testing Story,” Sarah courageously shares her journey of failing the certification exam 3 times before finally passing, and introduces the audience to the overarching vision of this Confident Certification™ series.  Over the next 52 weeks, Sarah and special guests from around the industry will provide tangible tools to build your test prep confidence, understand the challenges that technicians encounter as they study, and equip every member of the Sterile Processing team to be the best advocates they can be for professional development. 

Are your study strategies and Sterile Processing foundations strong enough to achieve your certification goals? Tune in to this inspiring first episode to start your certification success story with Beyond Clean and get the confidence you need to #FightDirty!

New episodes will release each Tuesday on Beyond Clean channels. For the best listening experience, download the Beyond Clean mobile app on Apple (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beyond-clean/id1514708690) and Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beyondclean.android.clean) devices. 

If you have thoughts or feedback on this new show, please email us at info@beyondclean.net!

Educating on Water from the Very First Drop (from the Uncharted Waters conference)

(Season 22 new episodes begin releasing Oct 2nd! Until then, enjoy these exclusive conference special releases from some of our best Beyond Clean events) // No Sterile Processing department is an island– even if we are kind of surrounded by water at every turn! Understanding and educating around water quality is a burden we all must bear, from the very first day as a new technician to annual competencies to updating policies to align with new guidelines. But educating on these topics is no easy feat. Join us for this “PowerPanel” discussion as we bring together some of the topic educators and consultants in the industry to weigh in on the most successful approaches they have seen to hardwire quality content & education into the daily life of your SPD! This is one session you are not going to want to miss! Speakers include Jhmeid Billingslea, Angela Lewellyn, Anna Castillo-Gutierrez, & Hank Balch.

Our mid-season special releases of Beyond Clean are released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.

Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub for access to this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

Data in the Day-to-Day: Finding Real Success Where & When it Counts

Join us in this episode 8 of Season 21 on Beyond Clean, as we chat about the concept of “proactive quality assurance” in Sterile Processing with Bobby Parker, VP of Clinical Services at Beyond Clean. Should you wait to find errors AFTER that make it all the way to the OR to be found by nurses, surgical techs, and surgeons? Or is there a better way to capture data and improve the process proactively? What is the role of a Quality Assurance Technician in SPD? We tackle all these questions and more in this season wrap up interview with Bobby Parker. Hope you can join us!

Season 20 of Beyond Clean released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week.

Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub for access to this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.

The SPD Mind Map: Seeing the Data All Around You

Join us on this week’s CE approved episode of Beyond Clean as we embark on a one-of-a-kind conversation with Osama Alsadawi, BSHA, AMST, CRCST, CIS, CHL, CER, Assistant Chief of Sterile Processing Services, and self-professed data nerd. Delving into his personal journey and experience with Sterile Processing training, Osama introduces us to the interesting concept of “mind mapping.” How can this visual tool can be a game-changer in the Sterile Processing space? What can it do for your onboarding, training, and competency development?  From the inception to implementation, and addressing potential challenges, discover the transformative power of mind mapping to take your SPD team to the next level. As we look to the future of Sterile Processing, Osama shares his vision of how mind mapping can fill gaps in how we think, plan, and push forward as an industry. Dive in to this interview and free your mind! 

Season 21 of Beyond Clean is released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. Don’t forget to earn your CE credit by taking the short quiz linked below after soaking in the insights from this episode.

For this and a multitude of other CE credits, be sure to visit our hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub.

‘I Click What?’ A How-To on Training High-Tech Techs

Our industry is increasingly becoming a high tech space. But are our technicians and training keeping up? In this week’s episode of Beyond Clean, we’re joined by Amanda Wilcox, CSPDT, the powerhouse Education Coordinator for Sterile Processing at UH Hospitals. Amanda takes us deep into the world of instrument tracking systems, sharing her wisdom on its significance in Sterile Processing and the common challenges technicians face regarding onboarding and training. With a wealth of experience under her belt, she unveils strategies for effective training, measures of training program success, and best practices to ensure technician competence regarding these systems. Listen in as Amanda tackles the common pitfalls during system implementation and offers actionable advice for departments grappling with or considering this technology.   Season 21 of Beyond Clean is released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. Dive deep into the episode and bag your 1 CE credit by acing the short quiz linked below each week.    For a treasure trove of this and over 350 other free CE credits, head over to our CE Credit Hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub

Technicians, Quantified: The Data of Sterile Processing Staffing

Join us this week on Beyond Clean as Jason Minutillo, Regional Director of Quality for HLD and Sterilization at UC Health, takes us on a tour into the intricate data ecosystem of Sterile Processing staffing. From unraveling crucial keywords like FTEs to detailing the nuances between productive and non-productive hours, Jason provides insights that will help you take a fresh look at your department’s staffing strategies. Learn how strategic data plays a pivotal role in everything from recruiting to  handling PTO requests without hampering department efficiency. As we explore valuable lessons from Jason’s experiences, we also speak to the future of data analytics in Sterile Processing and its transformative impact on staffing approaches.

Season 21 of Beyond Clean is released under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After tuning in, secure your 1 CE credit by taking the short quiz linked below each episode. For access to 350+ other free CE credits, check out our CE Credit Hub at beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub.